Janitor for every Highland primary pledge
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PLANS have been approved in principle to give all primary schools in Highland a janitor.
The education, children and adult services committee rubber-stamped the new scheme at a meeting in Inverness yesterday (Wednesday).
Funding has not been committed but is expected to be allocated when the council sets its budget in February.
If members agree to fund the changes it will mean all primary schools will be allocated a named member of janitorial services staff.
An individual member may cover more than one school. The allocation is based on the size of the school role.
Under the proposals, the 43 schools that currently do not have a janitor, and the other 70 which receive a peripatetic service or shared service with a neighbouring school, will get a weekly allocation of janitorial support.
In his report to councillors, Brian Porter, head of education resources, said the arrangement would take the burden off head teachers who are, in the main, responsible for the premises at present.
He said it would allow head teachers to focus on learning and teaching while delivering an equitable service to all primary schools.
